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Perfect White Bean Soup Recipe
4.9 from 26 votes

Perfect White Bean Soup Recipe

This vegan white bean soup is hearty and easy to make. It's vegan, plant-based and ready in 30 minutes - great for when you want your soup to be a whole meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15 oz. each - Drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 lemon juice of

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add in the garlic and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, pepper and cannellini beans. Stir and add in the vegetable broth. Turn the heat to medium high and bring the soup to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer 1 1/2 cup of the soup to a bowl and blend it using an immersion blender. If using a regular blender, make sure it's heat-proof.
  4. Pour the blended soup back into the pot and give the soup a good stir. Add in the spinach and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until it's cooked.
  5. Taste and add more salt if needed. Add the lemon juice right before serving.

Notes

  • If a blender is not an option, you can mash some of the beans using the back of a wooden spoon while stirring. 
  • You can add other vegetables such as celery, potatoes, mushrooms and zucchini. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or use a microwave. 
  • You can freeze this white bean soup for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw it in the fridge overnight and then reheat using a saucepan or a microwave. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 2254mg (94%) Potassium 240mg (5%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 4603IU (92%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 2254mg 94%
Potassium 240mg 5%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4603IU 92%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.